Other Sports
Russian roulette golf a hit
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
It may have sounded like a dangerous game but Russian roulette golf, as generously sponsored by Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) recently, was all about fun and the sport of golf.
Mini 'Pacific Games' cricket tourney for kids
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The women’s national cricket team has a training camp in Ngatangiia this weekend ahead of the final naming of their Pacific Games team.
College shuttles fly high
Friday 29 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Shuttles are in full flight around Rarotonga colleges as part of badminton development.
Business end for mixed jam
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Basketball Federation’s opening ‘Mixed Jam’ tournament arrives at the business end of the competition tonight at the TSA.
500k budget for Team Cook Islands
Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has set a budget of $500,000 to send a team of about 180 athletes to the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea in July.
Tennis in schools to improve skills
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Students from year 1 to year 3 have the privilege of attending this year’s ANZ annual mini-tennis programme for schools.
Extra coaching, training for volleyball talents
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Extra volleyball training with national coach Fabio Menta will sharpen up spiking and digging skills as he begins his work to build up a national volleyball team.
PNG ready to host Team Cook Islands
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Local athletes have just over one month to prove they are fit and mentally prepared to don the green and gold national uniform.
Play safe at Village Festival
Tuesday 19 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
From 2pm onwards, Nikao field will be the place to be today for the hugely popular Just Play Village Festival.
Keziah shoots for the stars
Tuesday 19 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Three new members will join the Kent State University women’s basketball team for 2015, 2016.
Gender balance at village festival
Monday 18 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The hugely popular Just Play Village Festival will be filled with thrilling fun activities at Nikao Field tomorrow, Tuesday 19 from 2.30pm onwards.
Top times ahead of PNG games
Monday 18 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands athletes are on track for possible podium finishes at the upcoming Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea.
Fast times at historic runway race
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
This week’s runway community cycle and the airport runway cycle sprint race have both been hailed as major successes.
High-flying athletes
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Air New Zealand manager David Bridge was among the first people to congratulate the first-ever female winner of the International Triathlon Sam Warriner after her history-making race.
Golf improver has flying win
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The past few months have seen a marked improvement by many Rarotonga Golf Club members.
Runway race 'well-oiled'
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Tuesdays Rarotonga Airport Runway Cycle Sprint was a grand affair, providing challenges for both cyclists and officials alike.
Hoops and 'high-jinks'
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Kafoteria Avalicious remains the solitary team on top of the Mixed Jam Basketball competition.
Matutu Mile wraps up triathlon week
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The final event for triathlon week is the famous ‘Matutu One Mile Run and Barbecue’, scheduled for today at 5pm.
'Plane' riding on airport runway
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Spectacular runway cycle cruising and racing drew huge crowds of keen cyclists to two history-making events yesterday.
Pasta feast raises funds
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Volleyball at the Telecom Sports Arena this evening will have an Italian twist.